This is a picture (from left to right) of my girlfriend Taylor, me, my sister Caitlin, and my brother Tommy.
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I'm currently attending the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Secondary Education Integrated Social Studies.
I'm from Mason, Ohio where I graduated from William Mason High School.
I currently work at Subway.
My hobbies include hanging out with my friends, gaming, playing and listening to music, and I absolutely love making maps.
I'm an Eagle Scout, No. 102 from cub master Wadeen Cook (R.I.P.)
After leading other scouts and teaching them, I realized how much I love teaching and that it was I wanted to pursue after high school.
Buzz words
Some new words/terms I learned during the class:
- Constructivism
-smart board (I had honestly never seen or heard of one before this class)
Reflection on the ISTE NETS-T Standards for Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
I think this is a very important standard for teachers. It's probably the easiest to follow through with, but none the less very important. By implementing all of the concepts listed in this standard, we can get the students more involved. They will be interested in what we have to say, and therefore, more inclined to participate and learn. By emphasizing point B, "engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources," we can show them how the lessons and activities will be relevant in their lives.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success
and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information
resources to support research and learning
I would say that point C would have to be the most important part of this standard. I've had many teachers in the wide spectrum of communication, both good, bad, and mediocre. I can honestly say that I was more successful in classes that had teachers that went above and beyond what they needed to do to communicate with me and my parents outside the classroom. Not only was I happy, but my parents were too because these teachers would communicate with them too. This made me respect these teachers so much more. I hope that I will be able to do this for my students.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical
behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright,
intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools
and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using
digital-age communication and collaboration tools
Point A would probably be an important standard to implement in the classroom. I've done a lot of research projects in my high school social studies classes so I would assume that's part of most most schools' curriculum. Citing resources correctly is important for students to know as well as teaching them how to find reliable resources. They need to be able to know which resources will get them the most truthful, accurate information that they can find. If I'm to expect my students to be able to know proper research etiquette, then I need to be able to demonstrate it as well, which is the main focus of this standard.
Buzz words
Some new words/terms I learned during the class:
- Constructivism
-smart board (I had honestly never seen or heard of one before this class)
Lesson Plan Game:
Here's a link to a fun game:http://www.acreativedesktop.com/cool/geography-world-map-game.html
This game has you locate cities and landmarks on a map of the world. The closer you are to the actual location, the more points you recieve.
Reflection on the ISTE NETS-T Standards for Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning,
and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual
environments
I think this is a very important standard for teachers. It's probably the easiest to follow through with, but none the less very important. By implementing all of the concepts listed in this standard, we can get the students more involved. They will be interested in what we have to say, and therefore, more inclined to participate and learn. By emphasizing point B, "engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources," we can show them how the lessons and activities will be relevant in their lives.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success
and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information
resources to support research and learning
I would say that point C would have to be the most important part of this standard. I've had many teachers in the wide spectrum of communication, both good, bad, and mediocre. I can honestly say that I was more successful in classes that had teachers that went above and beyond what they needed to do to communicate with me and my parents outside the classroom. Not only was I happy, but my parents were too because these teachers would communicate with them too. This made me respect these teachers so much more. I hope that I will be able to do this for my students.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical
behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright,
intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools
and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using
digital-age communication and collaboration tools
Point A would probably be an important standard to implement in the classroom. I've done a lot of research projects in my high school social studies classes so I would assume that's part of most most schools' curriculum. Citing resources correctly is important for students to know as well as teaching them how to find reliable resources. They need to be able to know which resources will get them the most truthful, accurate information that they can find. If I'm to expect my students to be able to know proper research etiquette, then I need to be able to demonstrate it as well, which is the main focus of this standard.